These were on E-Bay several months ago and someone bought them (it wasn't me) however I wanted to ask the members of this forum is these were legit, as I've seen several variations of these for sale through the past ten years or so. May thanks in advance ..

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Look okay to me however I wonder if the bullion wasn't painted gold. I have seen this before in original items that were utilized for theatrical use. To me such "enhancement" is horid and not easy to fix.

Thanks for the information ... I thought something looked a little off, and now that you pointed that out, that must have been it.

Many thanks ...

Look okay to me however I wonder if the bullion wasn't painted gold. I have seen this before in original items that were utilized for theatrical use. To me such "enhancement" is horid and not easy to fix.

They look spectacular to me. Agree it's the picture -- even old gold can pick up light and look shiny in photos. I have a lot of examples of original knots, and depending on the maker, the quality of the gold and level of tarnishing varies.